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Nutmeg
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Nutmeg
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 20.8 g |
| Magnesium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Folate | 76 µg |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Nutmeg to babies
No published guidance covers preparing Nutmeg by age yet. See the NHS weaning guide for textures in general.
Per 100 g from CoFID (13-877). Not medical advice.
TCM benefits of Nutmeg
肉豆蔻 · ròu dòu kòu
How nutmeg is seen in traditional Chinese food therapy. Traditional context, not medical advice.
- Classed as warm and pungent, and associated with the Spleen, the Stomach and the Large Intestine.
- Pharmacists traditionally bake it wrapped in wheat bran before use. This is a processing step, not a home-kitchen habit.
- In Chinese cooking it appears in small amounts in spiced braising liquids, where it is grated or dropped in whole and removed before serving.
- Older commentary says to avoid it where the Large Intestine already carries heat.
Sources: Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020, 肉豆蔻 monograph
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